Join us in celebrating Earth Day on April 22, 2023. There are several ways you can contribute to Earth Day activities.
Recycle Used Batteries
Bring these types of batteries to the Energy Battery branch location in your community:
- Car batteries
- Marine lead-acid batteries
- Lithium-ion batteries
- Nickel Cadmium Batteries (Ni-Cd)
- Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries (Ni-MH)
Did you know: In 2020, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) noted that the recycling rate of lead batteries exceeded that of other more well-known recycled products such as aluminum cans (50.4%), tires (40%), glass containers (31.3%), PET bottles (29.1%) and more.**
Other Earth Day Activities*
- Test your knowledge and take an Earth Day quiz.
- Plants trees
- Host a community clean-up
- Reduce your plastic consumption
- Participate in Sustainable Fashion
If you would like to learn more about battery recycling, please visit the Energy Battery branch location in your community.
*Source: Earthday.org
**Source: Battery Council International